Titelblad: Nouvelles cheminées à paneaux de glace exécuté dans quelques hôtels à Paris before 1726

This anonymous engraving, titled "Nouvelles Cheminées à Panneaux de glace exécutées dans quelques hôtels à Paris" (New Fireplaces with Glass Panels executed in some hotels in Paris), is a detailed plan of a fireplace design created before 1726. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, features a highly ornamented mantelpiece with a prominent coat of arms and decorative scrollwork. The engraving also includes a scale and additional architectural details, making it a valuable resource for understanding the design and construction of fireplaces during this period. This piece showcases the elegant, elaborate style of decorative elements that were characteristic of the French Baroque era, reflecting the artistic trends and craftsmanship prevalent in Paris during the early 18th century.